Conservatory Place & Commencement Place

Community Overview

Conservatory Place and Commencement Place communities are located in the beautiful historic Stadium district of Tacoma, across the street from the British-influenced Wright Park and Conservatory. Conveniently one block from Tacoma General Hospital and medical care offices and is close to transit and trolley stations. Also within walking distance are fabulous restaurants, the weekly farmers market, the Thea Foss Waterway and Commencement Bay.

See photos of Conservatory Place and Commencement Place here.

Amenities & Sample Floor Plans

• Access-controlled building
• Elevator service
• Professional live-in management
• ADA/handicapped-accessible apartments available 
• Located near a bus route for convenient access
• Laundry facilities on every floor
• A variety of common area spaces including a recreation room is located on the first level of each building, and each is furnished with a big-screen television and VCR for use by our residents
• Beautifully enclosed courtyard. During the warmer months, patio furniture will be placed in the courtyard for the enjoyment of our residents and their guests
• An assortment of games and puzzles available for use in the recreation room
• Various activities are arranged for those who choose to participate including monthly potluck
• Near major retail, Bates Technical College, Tacoma Community College, hospitals, Tacoma Library, Tacoma Mall, pharmacies, Beacon Senior Center, public transportation, places of worship, theaters and parks
• Wright Park walking trails across the street
• On-site parking
• On-site storage available
• Small pets welcome

Sample One-Bedroom Floor Plan Click to enlarge

Sample Two-Bedroom Floor Plan Click to enlarge

Rents & Eligibility

Conservatory Place Apartments I

Unit Type	Monthly Rents	Security Deposit	Availability
1 Bedroom/1 Bath	$538*	$275	Now Leasing
2 Bedroom/1 Bath	$646*	$325	Now Leasing

*Includes water, garbage, sewer, and electricity. Expanded basic cable TV is available for $30.00/month.

Conservatory Place Apartments II

Unit Type	Monthly Rents	Security Deposit	Availability
1 Bedroom/1 Bath	$470*	$275	Now Leasing

*Includes water, garbage, sewer, and electricity. Expanded basic cable TV is available for $30.00/month.

Age

Conservatory Place: Each member of the Applicant’s household must be age 62 or older.
Commencement Place: Each member of the Applicant’s household must be age 55 or older and at least one member of the Applicant’s household must be age 61 or older by the end of the current year or disabled.

Income

Annual household income may not exceed the following amounts:
Conservatory Place at 40 percent of area median gross income: 

One-Person Household: $20,080
Two-Person Household: $22,960 



Commencement Place at 35 percent of area median gross income:
One-Person Household: $17,570
Two-Person Household: $20,090

Income verification is required of all members of Applicant’s household with respect to the aggregate anticipated household income over the ensuing 12-month period. Annual re-certification of income is also required, but has no impact on future rents or eligibility.

Lifestyle & Activities

Living at Conservatory Place is the epitome of the perfect quiet urban lifestyle. Residents love that they can take a easy stroll in the beautiful park - especially those with dogs! Visit one of the many museums, antique shops, cultural centers and local merchants. Local restaurants and churches of all denominations are within an easy stroll. Grocery shopping is made easy by a local Thriftway grocery store who send a van to pick up residents for shopping. Could not be easier!

Local Amenities

Banks	Columbia, Tapco Credit Union, Key Bank	1 mile
Barber/Beauty Salon	David's Hair Styling, Hair Fax	Within 0.75 mile
Colleges	Bates Technical College, Tacoma Community College	2 to 6 miles
Cultural Centers	Asian Pacific Cultural Center, Washington History Museum	2 miles
Grocery Stores	Stadium Thriftway (free vanPoint pick up for shopping)
Hospitals	St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma General Hospital	Within 1 mile
Landmarks	Stadium Historical High School, Tacoma Waterfront, Wright Park, Chihuly Glass Museum, WA State History Museum, Job's Cabin, Largest Container Shipping Port in the World	2 mile radius
Library	Tacoma Main Library	0.5 mile
Malls	Tacoma Mall, Stadium Old Town, Antique Mall downtown	Within 7 miles
Movie Theater	Temple Theater, The Grand Cinemas, Pantage, Broadway Center, Tacoma Little Theatre	0.25 mile
Newspapers	Tacoma Tribune, Tacoma Weekly, Senior Scene, Senior Resource Directory
Parks	Wright Park and Conservatory Park, Waterfront	Across the street
Pharmacies	Cost Plus Rx, Ranko Pharmacy, Post Office	0.5 mile
Points of Interest	Antique stores, downtown historical area, local churches, car dealers, auto repair shops	Most within walking distance
Restaurants	Harvester, Johnny's, Harbor Lights, The Ram, Greek, Thai Hob Nob	2-blocks to 2 miles
Retail Stores	Old Town Stadium, Antique Shops	0.5 mile
Senior Center	YMCA, Beacon Senior Center	Walking distance
Social Organizations	American Cancer Society, Catholic Community Services, Lutheran Community Services, Food Bank
Social Services	1. Red Cross	(253)474-1300
	2. DSHS - West	(253)983-6700
	3. Community Health Care	(253)597-4550
	4. Pierce County Housing	(253)620-5427
	5. Tacoma Housing Authority	(253)207-4400
	6. Beacon Senior Center	(253)591-5083
Traffic Routes	I-5 = 1.25 miles, I-405 = 20 miles, 167 = 8 miles, I-705 = 1 mile
Transit Provider	Tacoma Transit, Pierce Transit .10 miles, downtown has new electric trolley
Transit Stop	Tacoma Transit, Pierce Transit .10 miles, downtown has new electric trolley
Walking Trail	Wright Park, waterfront	Across the street

Events Calendar

Map & Directions

From North of Seattle

• Take I-5 South
• Take exit 133 to merge onto I-705 N toward City Center   
  
• Turn right onto S Stadium Way   
• Turn left onto S 4th St   
• Turn right onto S G St

From South of Tacoma

• Take I-5 North
• Take exit 133 toward I-705 N/WA-7 S toward City Center   
  
• Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 705 N/City Center/Washington 7 S/Pacific Avenue 
  
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for City Center and merge onto I-705 N   
• Turn right onto S Stadium Way   
• Turn left onto S 4th St   
• Turn right onto S G St

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